Maintence Flashcards
What army publication is usually referred to for Maintenance policies and guidelines
DA PAM 750-8
What does “TAMMS” stand for
The army maintenance management system
Describe what TAMMS is
It is a program designed to control and manage equipment and maintenance through the use of certain forms and records
What are the five status symbols used on Da form 5988-E
X, circled X, horizontal dash, diagonal slash, and name initials
What is the most serious status symbol
X
When are initials used
To show a completely satisfactory condition or a correct fault
Who can “circle X” an equipment fault
The commander or the maintenance/motor officer
What is a DA form 5987-E
Motor equipment utilization record, a vehicle dispatch
Name 4 major uses for a Da form 5988-E
-a record of faults found during PMCS
-it is used to record faults and repairs required for an estimated cost of damage report
-to record the results of technical inspections (TI) of equipment
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Used to report battlefield damage assessment and repair
What does the abbreviation PMCS stand for
Prevention maintenance checks and services
What does the abbreviation PLL stand for
Prescribed load list
What does the abbreviation BII stand for
Basic issue items
What does the abbreviation AOAP stand for
Army oil analysis program
What does the abbreviation TI stand for
Technical inspection
What does the initials NSN stand for
National stock number
What does the initials H-M-M-W-V stand for and what is it
High-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle, it’s the main vehicle used by military personnel
What form is used for military drivers license
DA form 5984-E, operators permit record
What does the abbreviation TM stand for
Technical manual
What is the difference between a deficiency and a shortcoming
A deficiency deadlines a piece of equipment. A shortcoming is a fault that requires maintenance or supply action but does not render it not a mission capable (NMC)
What does the abbreviation UIC stand for and what is it
UIC stands for unit identification code, which is a six-character code assigned to every army unit
According to the army material maintenance policy, AR 750-1, chapter 3,paragraph 3-1, sub paragraph a., what’s the purpose of maintenance
The purpose of army maintenance is to generate and regenerate combat power and preserve the capital investment of combat systems and equipment to enable training and mission accomplishment
What does the abbreviation POL stand for
Petroleum oil and lubricants
What does “OF” abbreviation in OF 346 stand for
Optional form
What does the abbreviation BMO stand for
Battalion motor officer
Describe AR 750-1’s policy regarding cannibalization of equipment during combat operations
Chapter 4, paragraph 4-10, sub paragraph d. States that during combat, commanders may authorize the cannibalization of disabled equipment only to facilitate repair other equipment for return to combat. No parts will be cannibalized for stockage
